From Friends of Harford: Public hearings will be held before the Zoning Hearing Examiner for CASE NO. 5852: SILVER COASTS CORP. – 529 Trimble Road, Joppa. Variance, proposed for the First Election District, 529 Trimble Road, Joppa, by SILVERCOASTS CORP. Appealed because a variance to Section 267-39H of the Harford County Code, to permit a […]
Maryland Big Tree Program Adds First Yellow Birch to Record Book; Discovered in Hidden Valley Area of Rocks State Park
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Dan Wilson, a volunteer with the Maryland Big Tree Program, has found the first yellow birch large enough to add to the State record books. Wilson found the large tree in a naturally occurring grove of yellow birch in a remote ravine in Rocks State Park in Harford […]
Four Harford County Big Trees Become Maryland State Champions; European Larch, Gray Birch, Sweet Birch, Washington Hawthorn
From the Maryland Big Tree Program: The Maryland Big Tree Program is pleased to announce that four trees in Harford County have been identified as the largest of their species, and therefore become Maryland State Champions. They are European Larch, Gray Birch, Sweet Birch, Washington Hawthorn. All have been measured and photographed by Harford based […]
Havre de Grace Jan. 17: Forest Conservation Ordinance; 2012 Lock House Museum Event Schedule
The Havre de Grace City Council will meet Tuesday night to consider replacing the Forest Conservation Code portion of the City Charter and to approve a years’ worth of events at the Lock House Museum. A half-dozen events on the 2012 schedule for the Lock House Museum are up for approval Tuesday and include the […]
Former State Forester Discovers Huge Tree in Susquehanna State Park; 2nd Largest Yellow Poplar in Maryland, 2nd Largest Tree in Harford County
From the Maryland Big Tree Program: Former Maryland State Forester John Riley has discovered a huge yellow poplar in Susquehanna State Park in Harford County. Members of the Maryland Big Tree Program recently measured this tree after Mr. Riley brought it to their attention, and found that this tree is the second largest yellow poplar […]
Big Tree in Rocks State Park is Crowned Maryland State Champion; Second Tallest Bigtooth Aspen in America
A 121-foot tall Bigtooth Aspen, discovered growing along a popular hiking trail in Rocks State Park last week, has been crowned a new Maryland State Champion as part of the Maryland Big Tree Program. The Maryland Big Tree Program is an effort to measure and catalog the largest trees of each species within the state. […]
Maryland Forest Service Backyard Buffers Program Offers Trees for Streamside Planting in Harford County
A new program called the Backyard Buffers Program is starting this spring in Harford County. The program, administered through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources – Forest Service, started in Western Maryland several years ago and has been successful in helping to establish forested riparian buffers on properties of less than 5 acres that are […]
Fall for a Tree – Harford Homeowners Given Discounts for Planting Trees this Fall
From Harford County government: Fall is an ideal time to plant a tree; in fact many people think it’s the best time for tree planting! Homeowners can get $10 for every tree planted in their yards this fall through the Growing Home program. The $10 Growing Home tree coupon and information about selecting, planting and […]
